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Before I start, let's ignore any impact that this may have on a medical. Assume that I don't care if I can get a medical anymore for the rest of my life, even though I've held one for over a decade. This is strictly a question of effectiveness for those who've been on antidepressants...

I am a new private pilot. Several months ago I had a minor mishap, I accidentally hit a bush while taxiing. I thought something stuck on the rudder pedal, because the airplane stopped turning.The bushes were close to the taxiway too. But stupid mistake, I learned to be extra careful. Everyone...

I am 36, 5'7", 155, and fortunate enough to have a good natural baseline of fitness. After reading numerous posts by Ben, Bruce, Michael, and now Nate, however, I'd like to avoid complacency. My BP has been on the high side of normal since high school but never raised any eyebrows until I got...

hi, I'm interested in becoming a pilot but I tried marijuana a month ago. will this prevent me from getting my medical certificate to train? also, i have light asthma but it has never been diagnosed could this be a problem? thank you

While flying on VFR flight following I was cruising along like normal. I decided to cancel FF and go to advisory. "Bugs masher 22X, podunk center, radar services terminated squawk VFR freq change approved, good day" Once I landed I realized I forgot to squawk 1200. I am filling out the NASA...

If a woman is diagnosed w/ breast cancer can she still legally fly with a 3rd class medical? After the surgery and the doctor's release to return to normal/strenuous activities can she still fly? Her mind and arms and feet still work.

I made a dumb mistake and chose a wrong altitude for direction of flight. I was using flight following and was handed off from Center, to Approach, to Approach, to Center. The last Center controller advised me of the wrong altitude for direction of flight. He later asked me for my plane...

Reading through all the medical threads leads me to believe the FAA is insanely strict. If someone gets a DWI and doesn't blow, it shouldn't be nearly impossible to get a medical. Dumb dumb dumb.

PP-ASEL, no instrument ticket. Went and flew from an airport with clear skies to one with a roughly 3000 ceiling. Nearing the clouds I tried getting under but the turb was rough. Decided to climb over the scattered layer and keep going (still 2 hours from destination). Scattered became...

So, about two weeks ago my legs started to hurt, specifically my knees and ankles. Thinking it was related to recent physical activity (car repair) I paid it no real mind. During the past two weeks I've experienced varying levels of pain and stiffness - sometimes I'll just hurt for the sake of...

I am a new Student with just 7.2hrs to be exact. I did my flight today. Wonderful day..felt really good about things. Taxied back and making our turn to park, we crossed over the tail tie down rope within a split second was sucked up into the prop, stopping the engine dead. Once it registered...

A couple years ago I busted a TFR when the president was visiting the big city in my local area. I was so clueless I took off right into it just to go fly around for fun on a Sunday morning. That's what you get for not checking, or reading the newspaper, or turning on the radio on the drive to...

I am a private pilot with around 125hrs counting training. One of the first goof ups I ever had as a student pilot was approaching my home field of all places... class D towered field. I was approaching from the west and the tower told me to enter right downwind for 22 which is the most...

Hello, I am a current ATC student attending a CTI school with the ultimate goal of working for the FAA. One of the requirements at the school is to earn a PPL. Unfortunately, over Super Bowl weekend I was arrested and charged with DUI (early FEB 2013). To make matters worse, I for whatever...

I don't wish to be identified as the guy who dropped the dime on this dimwit so I logged out. We have a permanent student on our airpark who breaks every rule at every opportunity. He regularly carries passengers. Yesterday he was giving "instruction" to another non pilot. For most of the...

First, thanks to all the pilots who post on this forum. I have learned much just reading here without posting. Second, I’m surprised that there has not been any discussion on this forum (that I can find) about the EAA/AOPA medical exemption petition to the FAA. The latest information I have...

I presume that a sports hernia is not a major deal. Get it fixed, recover, and the FAA won't really care. Is that true?

Hi, I am currently earning my LSA which I know doesn't require a medical but I would eventually like to move on to PPL. Problem it I have ADD and am still on medication. What are the chances of me getting a special issuance? Thanks.

I hope someone has my advice, because I'm at my wits end. My spouse snores. Loudly. I can hear it from across the house and it keeps me up. I estimate I get about four hours of sleep a night because of this. When I'm alone in the house, I sleep like a rock for 10 hours, without waking up...

Thought I'd just ask after seeing the accutane discussion. Shortly after I got my 3rd class I went to a dermatologist and got a diagnosis of Rosacea. I got put on Doxycycline and it seemed to help. Soon as the prescription ran out, my face flared up again so now I'm pretty much on it...